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PHOTOS: Rifle Rendezvous celebrates 30 years

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Julianna O’Clair
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The Zipper was one of the most popular rides at the carnival Thursday during the 2026 Rifle Rendezvous.
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Rifle Rendezvous returned to the Garfield County Fairgrounds from May 14-17 for the 30th year of springtime fun. Fueled by carnival food, guests shopped from local vendors, attended the annual car show, danced to live music from Whiskey Stomp, and of course, rode the beloved carnival rides that return with the Rifle Rendezvous each year.

Dalton Marquez picks a prize from Brown’s Amusements worker Jeovanny after winning a game on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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The Rifle Rendezvous carnival, hosted by Brown’s Amusements, featured rides including the Gondola Wheel.
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Juli (left) and Santi enjoy a ride on the merry-go-round on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Riders momentarily dangle upside down while riding Freak Out at the 2026 Rifle Rendezvous on Thursday, May 14.
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Ducks at the Duck Pond game at the Rifle Rendezvous carnival await players on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Riders shriek while being dropped and lifted in time to music on the Crazy Dance ride on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Randy Gilmore from Reflections in Metal, a Cortez-based company, poses with one of the many metal art pieces for sale at his booth during Rifle Rendezvous.
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Eloise (left) and McCade Cox grin while riding in circles at the carnival on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Nolan Marquez pretends to drive a car on a ride at the carnival on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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Crystals from Rifle’s Honeycomb House glow in a booth during Rifle Rendezvous on Thursday, May 14, 2026.
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